Political Program Interns

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DC, USA
In-Office
25-25 Hourly
Internship
Social Impact
The Role
Supports electoral programming, candidate and policy research, outreach to candidates and partners, statement-signer engagement, event planning, social media monitoring, content creation, tracking documents, meeting notes, and administrative work for a mental health advocacy organization.
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Spring Internship Opportunity: Political Program Interns (Part-Time)

Remote | 20 hours/week | Spring 2027 | $25/hour

Inseparable is committed to life-changing progress in mental health and substance use care for all Americans. Our resolve to reshape the public policies that govern mental health care takes us deep into states and communities where we see strong potential for change. This same resolve drives our advocacy for federal policies, funding and leadership.

We are seeking Political Program Interns for Spring 2027 to support our advocacy and policy initiatives. Reporting directly to the Senior Political Program Manager, this internship offers a hands-on opportunity for a college student eager to gain real-world experience at the intersection of mental health and public policy.


Responsibilities:

Support Inseparable’s electoral programming, including:
Political Programs:

● Support outreach activities to ensure that the Mental Health Now program meets its

recruitment targets.

● Conduct thorough research on 2027/2028 election candidates and maintain a candidate

database, ensuring the data is accurate, up-to-date, and usable.

● Support outreach activities to candidate and partner organizations by conducting research and helping

prepare meeting materials.

● Support the engagement program for statement signers, including drafting emails and outreach materials.

● Assist in occasional special event planning, both on Zoom and in-person.

 

Social Media and Comms:

● Assist the Political and Communications team in maintaining C4 Social Media, including

monitoring and vetting MHN Signers' social media activity.

● Help create and plan social media content for Mental Health Now and political programming on Inseparable Action's social media.

● Monitor and support engagement strategies based on news cycle and social media.

 

Administrative:

● Assist in maintaining and organizing political team tracking documents to ensure accuracy and

currency, including monitoring mental health candidates and policies nationwide relevant to

MHN.

● Organize meeting notes and offer administrative support to the political team as required

 

Qualifications:

● Strong organizational and research skills

● Polished communication skills, both written and verbal

● Ability to manage multiple workstreams

● Curiosity and a strong interest in politics, with a desire to stay informed and engaged on current events.

● Demonstrated good judgment in evaluating political candidates

● Strong grasp of Google Suite- especially Google Sheets, Microsoft Outlook, and Zoom

● Basic understanding of the electoral process

 

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by the person holding this position. It is not an exhaustive list of all duties and responsibilities. Inseparable reserves the right to amend and change responsibilities to meet organizational needs as necessary.

 

This is a remote, part-time internship at 20 hours per week, with compensation of $25/hour. This opportunity is open to students who have completed high school or its equivalent (such as a GED) and are currently enrolled in an undergraduate or graduate degree program. We strongly encourage applications from individuals who are passionate about advancing mental health equity and eager to gain hands-on experience in policy and advocacy.

 

How to Apply
To apply for this position, please visit https://inseparable.applytojob.com/apply/. Please note that applications will close on November 16, 2026, or once we have received 150 applications, whichever comes first. We encourage interested candidates to apply early.

 

Equal Opportunity Employer

Inseparable is an equal opportunity employer. We recruit qualified candidates without regard to age, disability, marital status, protected veteran status, race or color, national origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation or gender identity or expression, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by law. Our organization is deeply committed to creating an inclusive work environment and encourages all to apply, including those with lived experience with mental health conditions.

Skills Required

  • Currently enrolled in an undergraduate or graduate degree program
  • Strong organizational and research skills
  • Polished written and verbal communication skills
  • Ability to manage multiple workstreams
  • Strong interest in politics and current events
  • Good judgment in evaluating political candidates
  • Strong grasp of Google Suite, especially Google Sheets, Microsoft Outlook, and Zoom
  • Basic understanding of the electoral process
  • High school diploma or equivalent, such as a GED
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The Company
22 Employees
Year Founded: 2020

What We Do

Inseparable Inc is a national mental health advocacy organization and non-profit dedicated to building a social movement to transform the United States' approach to mental health. The organization works at state and federal levels to advance policies that expand access to care, promote youth mental health, improve crisis response, and strengthen the mental health workforce to help millions of Americans thrive.

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